Author: Dr. Partha S Barai Publisher: Ocleno ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 28
Book Description
"Visionary Horizons: Exploring Ophthalmology's Frontier" embarks on an illuminating journey through the vast landscape of eye care innovation. From precision medicine strategies to cutting-edge nanotechnology, this comprehensive tome delves into the latest advancements shaping the field of ophthalmology. Readers will uncover the mysteries of ocular diseases, from glaucoma's stealthy advances to the promise of stem cell therapies for retinal disorders. With a spotlight on emerging technologies like augmented reality and neuroregenerative therapies, this book offers a glimpse into the future of sight-saving treatments. Whether you're a seasoned ophthalmologist, a curious medical student, or an avid science enthusiast, "Visionary Horizons" promises to captivate and inspire, shedding light on the remarkable innovations driving the quest for clearer vision and brighter futures.
Author: Susan R. Barry Publisher: Basic Books ISBN: 078674474X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
A revelatory account of the brain's capacity for change When neuroscientist Susan Barry was fifty years old, she experienced the sense of immersion in a three dimensional world for the first time. Skyscrapers on street corners appeared to loom out toward her like the bows of giant ships. Tree branches projected upward and outward, enclosing and commanding palpable volumes of space. Leaves created intricate mosaics in 3D. Barry had been cross-eyed and stereoblind since early infancy. After half a century of perceiving her surroundings as flat and compressed, on that day she saw the city of Manhattan in stereo depth for first time in her life. As a neuroscientist, she understood just how extraordinary this transformation was, not only for herself but for the scientific understanding of the human brain. Scientists have long believed that the brain is malleable only during a "critical period" in early childhood. According to this theory, Barry's brain had organized itself when she was a baby to avoid double vision - and there was no way to rewire it as an adult. But Barry found an optometrist who prescribed a little-known program of vision therapy; after intensive training, Barry was ultimately able to accomplish what other scientists and even she herself had once considered impossible. Dubbed "Stereo Sue" by renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks, Susan Barry tells her own remarkable journey and celebrates the joyous pleasure of our senses.
Author: Saad Shaikh M. D. Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1425980244 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
A travelogue full of adventure, A Place to Belong is the story of a young teenage boy's search for self worth and faith in a cruel world. Paul Miller was eight years old when his parents took him on a mystifying, zigzagging journey, from Detroit to Florida, to California and back again. His father's tenuous grip on reality becomes as changeable as the landscapes they travel through. Paul's simple questions are ignored or answered by the back of his Father's hand. Paul jumps the roof-tops of Detroit slums, butts heads with the gangs of Los Angeles and gets caught up in a world of petty theft. Life hangs by bus fare, the surprising kindness of a loving family, a filthy motorist with a penchant for young boys, the kiss of a young girl. Along the way, Noah, a wise fisherman, shows Paul that God isn't some imperious judge sitting on top of a throne, but can become your best friend, a buddy you can talk to. " But can such a simple view account for all the misery Paul experiences?" In this captivating and at turns humorous story, a young man travels into the depths of despair and back again to find a place he can call home. "I got hooked and couldn't stop. This is a splendidly written story and quite a story to tell. So candid, unpretentious, and courageous." David Morris, Senior Editor Guideposts Books. "Miller tells a remarkable story, one that is in a sense an American Angela's Ashes but with the added element of faith as a factor in surviving an incredibly rough childhood." Michael Wilt, Editor, Nimble Spirit.
Author: Susan R. Barry Publisher: Basic Books ISBN: 078674474X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 268
Book Description
A revelatory account of the brain's capacity for change When neuroscientist Susan Barry was fifty years old, she experienced the sense of immersion in a three dimensional world for the first time. Skyscrapers on street corners appeared to loom out toward her like the bows of giant ships. Tree branches projected upward and outward, enclosing and commanding palpable volumes of space. Leaves created intricate mosaics in 3D. Barry had been cross-eyed and stereoblind since early infancy. After half a century of perceiving her surroundings as flat and compressed, on that day she saw the city of Manhattan in stereo depth for first time in her life. As a neuroscientist, she understood just how extraordinary this transformation was, not only for herself but for the scientific understanding of the human brain. Scientists have long believed that the brain is malleable only during a "critical period" in early childhood. According to this theory, Barry's brain had organized itself when she was a baby to avoid double vision - and there was no way to rewire it as an adult. But Barry found an optometrist who prescribed a little-known program of vision therapy; after intensive training, Barry was ultimately able to accomplish what other scientists and even she herself had once considered impossible. Dubbed "Stereo Sue" by renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks, Susan Barry tells her own remarkable journey and celebrates the joyous pleasure of our senses.
Author: Janice K. Ledford Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1040138284 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
The Little Eye Book: A Pupil’s Guide to Understanding Ophthalmology is an easy-to-understand introduction to the field of eye care that has been updated into a new Second Edition. This book is written with the non-physician in mind, so you won’t be bogged down with heavy details, yet every basic fact that you need is right here. With photographs as well as drawings and helpful tables and charts, this conversational-style text packs a big punch. Beginning with an illustrated description of ocular anatomy, the book sweeps you into the workings of vision with hardly a blink, where you’ll learn what happens when light meets the eye. But life is never perfect, and sometimes the eye isn’t either. You’ll get a good overview of disorders and trauma, from lids to optic nerves. The all-important red eye has a section all its own, including symptoms, signs, what’s an emergency and what’s not. A chapter on eye symptoms and their potential causes will help you understand patients’ complaints. New to the Second Edition: A chapter on refractive errors and their correction, including a section on glasses and contact lenses New technology topics including optical coherence tomography, scanning laser tomography, wavefront analysis and more Updated information on medications and refractive surgery Includes over 65 figures and 10 tables Now you will finally understand how the eye works without spending hours trying to get through an overwhelming medical book. Need to know how to take a history, check vision or pupils, or give someone eye medications? It’s in here! Wonder what special testing is available? We tell you! Have questions about surgery or medical treatment? Yep, we covered that, too, and more! Written by Janice K. Ledford, an eyecare professional with over 26 years of experience, The Little Eye Book: A Pupil’s Guide to Understanding Ophthalmology, Second Edition is perfect for anyone who works in the eye care industry or with patients, but isn’t an ophthalmologist.
Author: W. A. J. Van Heuven, M.d. Publisher: Xlibris Us ISBN: 9781984524812 Category : Languages : en Pages : 278
Book Description
The most feared loss of function during life is the loss of sight. Thus, the prevention of blindness is of greatest importance to humankind. This is the task of the ophthalmologist and is the subject of this book.
Author: Susanna Zaraysky Publisher: Kaleidomundi ISBN: 0982018916 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
One-Eyed Princess shows the journey of a stereoblind person with amblyopia and strabismus doing eye muscle and brain exercises to straighten her eyes and rewire her brain to wake up dormant binocular brain cells to see in 3D. Along the way to seeing the world in more detail and appreciating depth, Susanna learned not only to see the physical world anew but also to feel reborn into a new inner world.
Author: Michael Jordan Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A Journey through Cataract Surgery," embark on a transformative voyage that explores the remarkable world of cataract surgery. This captivating narrative unveils the journey of individuals whose lives have been touched by this revolutionary procedure, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and renewed vision. Drawing from personal experiences, medical expertise, and heartwarming anecdotes, this book delves into the intricacies of cataract surgery, demystifying the process for readers. With an empathetic voice and a wealth of knowledge, "Clarity Restored" illuminates the transformative power of modern medicine, offering hope, inspiration, and an understanding of the life-changing possibilities that lie within the realm of cataract surgery. Normal Eye Care is a far reaching, clear and sagacious book that is fundamental in the field of integrative vision care. It effortlessly mixes the proof base with reasonable tips and clinical pearls to assist the peruser with making an interpretation of information right into it. By Michael Jorda
Author: Michelle Lord Publisher: Union Square Kids ISBN: 9781454931379 Category : African American women Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the inspiring story of Dr. Patricia Bath, a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who pioneered laser surgery--and gave her patients the gift of sight. Dr. Bath's interest in helping blind people started when she was six years old. All the doctors she knew were men, but she saw possibility when others couldn't. Her remarkable story is sure to inspire and empower kids around the world.